Mustafa Khokhar joins hands with PTI-led alliance

Ex-PPP senator urges a wake-up call for democratic restoration, ending political instability

ISLAMABAD:

Former PPP senator  Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar announced on Tuesday his decision to join the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aeen Pakistan (TTAP).

Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad alongside PTI leader Omar Ayub and other leaders of the alliance, Khokhar expressed gratitude to TTAP for the extensive discussions held on the nation's challenges and ongoing crises.

"Our discussions covered a range of issues, including terrorism, the economy, and national integrity," Khokhar, who is also a former spokesperson for PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, shared.

He said that it was imperative to work together in the challenging times facing the nation. "The burden of these crises is being borne by the people, with over 15 million falling below the poverty line in the past year," he added.

Khokhar stressed the urgent need to save the country from political instability as he blamed the current PML-N-led government for exacerbating the crises. "The government has provided its shoulder to worsen these crises, a situation unprecedented in our history."

Declaring his commitment to work with TTAP, Khokhar called for a national agenda focused on restoring the rule of law and the Constitution. "This broader interest will include civil society and all stakeholders," he added.

The former senator also revealed ongoing talks with other political parties. "We will finalise an agenda and begin our struggle to rid the nation of its crises," he stated, underscoring the importance of resolving whether decisions about the country will be made behind closed doors or by the people's vote.